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#371 of 487 Re: What to do... [sabastian] by tiff_c Sep 13, 2007 (10:27 am)
Replying to: sabastian (Sep 13, 2007 10:11 am) Hey thanks for answering all of my questions. I'm still not sure about which one to go for. I think I'm going to have to go for a couple of longer test drives and then maybe flip a coin...   The reality is that when all is said and done what you should do is buy the car you like the most. Forget all the magazines and advice from friends etc.... When you sit in the car and you just really enjoy it that's the car you buy. The one you don't have any regrets buying when you drive out of the dealership. You've narrowed it down to 2 cars so buy the one you like the best, drive them a few more times and be happy with what you buy. It's really that simple.
#372 of 487 Re: What to do... [cz75] by iomatic Sep 13, 2007 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: cz75 (Sep 13, 2007 10:05 am) I'm just curious where you got your info, and what you base your judgements on. I'm on 4000mi. and have none of the issues you mention:   Defects in the front suspension, bad struts, poor paint quality, easily worn/damaged interior materials, recalls for defective rear wheel bearing seals, etc   Though, paint is chipping from 80mph #$%^ I-5 construction. Replies to this message: sabastian (Sep 13, 2007 3:06 pm) kork13 (Sep 13, 2007 5:12 pm) cz75 (Sep 14, 2007 9:17 am)
#373 of 487 Re: What to do... [iomatic] by sabastian Sep 13, 2007 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: iomatic (Sep 13, 2007 2:44 pm) Are these problems with a Civic Si or a GTi? Replies to this message: kork13 (Sep 13, 2007 5:12 pm)
#374 of 487 Re: What to do... [sabastian] by kork13 Sep 13, 2007 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: sabastian (Sep 13, 2007 3:06 pm) Those are some issues people are having with the Si. I haven't looked in any of the GTI forums, I'm not really sure what they may be having with it. Myself, I'm at about 4300 miles, and haven't really had any major issues. Yea, there are some small things I'm gonna have looked at since I have the warranty (like my left-rear window making an odd noise going down), but nothing I'm at all concerned with.
#375 of 487 suspension problem by blitzebill Sep 13, 2007 (5:59 pm)
so i've been part of this group since June 23 when i bought my Si sedan.   as some of you have said, you developed a left front popping sound in the suspension when hitting certain bumps or road imperfections.   mine started at about 1000 miles. i went to my dealer tonight and recreated the problem by driving over pavement that has a culvert drain cover over a sunken area of the road, like a street. that's the only way i ever heard the popping sound.   the technician called honda. they said they are aware of the problem but have not decided how best to fix it yet since the sedan problem is a recent one as opposed to the coupe which has had the same problem.   so we wait and see.   otherwise, this car is a blast.   but a funny thing happened to my trade-in back in June: it was an '05 Accord coupe 4 cyl with only 12,000 miles on it. it was sold a couple weeks later, and then 3 days after that, the tranny fell out of it! i never ever had a problem. too weird. guess i was meant to get rid of it, and lucky for me i did when i did. Replies to this message: punkr77 (Sep 14, 2007 10:05 pm)
#376 of 487 Re: What to do... [iomatic] by cz75 Sep 14, 2007 (9:17 am)
Replying to: iomatic (Sep 13, 2007 2:44 pm) My suspension pops, I've worn a hole into the floormat, and I'm in the serial number range for the wheel bearing/ABS sensor recall. I have 14,000 miles. I also had a notchy third that went away after changing to synchromesh.
#377 of 487 Re: suspension problem [blitzebill] by punkr77 Sep 14, 2007 (10:05 pm)
Replying to: blitzebill (Sep 13, 2007 5:59 pm) My popping noise happens at the same times it sounds like. It doesn't hurt drivability at all, and it doesn't happen frequently. More disconcerting than a true problem.   This Civic will have a tough time matching the reliability of my 95 EX coupe. That car went to 100k with only 2 problems other than normal wear (tires, battery, etc): the passenger side door pull cracked (just drove in a bigger screw with a washer) and the cupholder broke (swapped it with one taken from a junkyard for $30). Lowest maintenance of any car I've ever had.
#378 of 487 Re: 2007 Civic SI Sedan hesitation accelerating in 1st and 2nd [civiclove1] by sizarro Sep 15, 2007 (6:52 am)
Replying to: civiclove1 (Jun 23, 2007 9:49 pm) I have the 07 Civic Si Coupe and am also experiencing a similar issue in 1st Gear. Having had an Integra GS-R with instantaneous response, I am having an issue getting used to the Si's throttle response. From a dead stop on the Si, if I punch the throttle (as you may if straddled on the upside of a hill) the throttle hesitates or bogs. Although I've yet to stall the engine, the car does not respond as you would expect. In traffic that I travel, I many times have to pull into hi-speed lanes from a dead stop. This throttle issue concerns me for safety reasons. Quite frankly, I bought the Si specifically for being able to enter hi-speed traffic safely. Unlike civiclove1, it appears to be more pronounced in my case when the engine is hot (I need to test that theory a bit more).   I have read about the need for an ECU reflash, however, it appears this is only necessary for the 06 Si.   I also went to the Honda Dealer, and of course their know-it-all arrogant attitude was on full display and of course said they had never heard of such a thing...   If anyone has a solution to this issue, please write me at sizrochcomcast.net   Thanks
#379 of 487 New Honda Civic SI 2008 by steve155 Sep 16, 2007 (5:44 am)
Replying to: cz75 (Sep 13, 2007 10:05 am) I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this. I am looking for a new Honda Civic SI 2008 ( my 97 Civic has about had it). A lot of dealerships have said anytime in Mid-late September, but some have said it may not come out until Nov. or Dec. and I really need a new one soon. So, when did the SI's come out last year and does anyone know when we could actually start to see the 2008's? Also, I am looking for a rally red 4 door sedan with Nav., wonder if I'll have a hard time getting one. What should we be paying for this car, close to MSRP, about $1000 less or closer to invoice (doubt!). Love the test drive in the 2007 model, WAY better than my 97 Civic EX! Thanks for any thoughts anyone has. Replies to this message: punkr77 (Sep 16, 2007 7:37 am)
#380 of 487 Re: New Honda Civic SI 2008 [steve155] by punkr77 Sep 16, 2007 (7:37 am)
Replying to: steve155 (Sep 16, 2007 5:44 am) I got mine at just a little under sticker, but didn't try to haggle too much and got a good deal on my trade-in. I know they were selling for over sticker when the sedans first hit. I'd expect to pay sticker, or just under if you're expecting the first ones of the year.   Good luck finding one with NAV. They don't make many, and the chances of a local dealer getting one in your color choice will be dicey.   My dealer (in fact all of Houston) didn't have one on the lot when we decided to purchase. The dealer was able to pull up a delivery schedule list showing what cars were slated to be delivered in the Houston area (including the colors and options). They were more than willing to do a trade with another dealer if they were getting just what we wanted. Turns out they were getting a ralley red soon and no one was getting one with ralley red AND Nav. To get one with Nav, we were looking at an unspecified much longer wait. As it was we had to wait 6 weeks for ours to be delivered.   One thing no one has mentioned. Don't expect to be able to get the iPod adapter. Apperently they've been pulled because once they make one, iPod does an update and they no longer work. They have no idea when/if they'll be made again. Right now we're using a Monster FM adapter with mixed results.

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